Monthly Archives: December 2013

Happy New Year!

 Wishing you a Healthy and Happy New Year! Celebrate with family, friends and champagne. via lavia del sole

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New Year’s Eve

The celebrations continue at home as we enjoy a few more days with family from out of town.   Hard to believe Christmas is over.  Time to think about New Year’s Eve decorations.  We celebrate  New Year’s Eve with grandma and the kids.  There … Continue reading

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Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

The presents are wrapped, the cookies are baked and everyone is together at home.   We are getting ready to have brunch, but first I want to wish you Merry Christmas!  May you find joy in the magic of the season.

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Happy Monday! 12/16/13

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Introducing Pantone 2014 Color of the Year: Radiant Orchid

If you love design and color,  I’m sure you are excited to hear Pantone introduce the new color for 2014.  Welcome, Radiant Orchid.   According to Pantone, this color is “an enchanting harmony of fuchsia, purple and pink undertones” that “inspires confidence and emanates … Continue reading

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Winter’s First Snow

Snow arrived leaving a pretty winter wonderland. I enjoyed a walk in the morning to Palmer Square, while all is quite.   The snow makes the holiday a little more festive and magical.  On this cold winter morning, I’m writing out … Continue reading

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2013 IVY GIFT GUIDE: FOR HER

Happy Friday!  It’s that time of year, again. Christmas will be here soon. You know the saying, “it is better to give, than to receive.”   My holiday gift guide for her will have the giver and receiver  jumping with joy.   I would be … Continue reading

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A Natural Christmas

Have you started your Christmas decorations?  With the mild weather today expected to be 60 degrees,  I’m running out to pickup natural greens for  Christmas décor.  My approach to Christmas is to keep it simple.  I like using what’s in … Continue reading

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Happy Monday 12/2/13

How was your Thanksgiving?  I hope it was great.  I was happy the winds calmed down for the Macy’s Day Parade balloons to fly.  The temperature was cold, but  the sun was out.  I even got a little jog in before the big meal.   We … Continue reading

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